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impassive

[ im-pas-iv ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

without emotion; apathetic; unmoved.
Synonyms: unperturbed, undisturbed, emotionless, indifferent, stoical, phlegmatic
calm; serene.
Synonyms: composed, unruffled, placid, tranquil
unconscious; insensible.
not subject to suffering.
Synonyms: unaffected, unflinching

impassive

/ ɪmˈpæsɪv; ˌɪmpæˈsɪvɪtɪ /

First recorded in 1660–70; im- ² + passive

In each frame, Ai faces the camera, impassive and nearly immobile.

The high schoolers in the room are impassive, but the fathers give thoughtful frown-nods.

Upon his return to Capheaton from his triumphant battle on the hustings he had been as impassive as his traditions demanded.

Probably what most recommended her to the critical mind of Miss Warrender was her impassive taciturnity.

A pallid haze breathes wanly on the surface of the impassive sky.

But Harvey remained impassive, detached, his eyes on the photographer's white muslin screen.

Over the stern impassive features of Caleb Landor came a look of yearning tenderness.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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